This is the University where science began in the 16thcentury in medicine and astronomy.
Doctor Caius, the founder of my college, was trained in Padua and I was born 300 years to the day after the death of Galileo. So I feel a strong connection”.
Stephen Hawking, during a visit to Palazzo Bo in 2006
10 reasons for studying in Padova
- Superior education
- A broad range of multidisciplinary courses
- A leading international university for research
- Service quality
- One of Europe’s oldest and most renowned universities
- An international community
- Financial incentives
- A student-centred town
- Strategic position
Where we are
Situated in the heart of north-eastern Italy, and less than 40 km from Venice, Padua is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, with over 3,000 years of history.
This rich cultural heritage, appreciated every year by thousands of tourists, includes the Scrovegni Chapel – with its frescoes painted by Giotto, Prato della Valle – one of the biggest squares in Europe, the thirteenth century Palazzo della Ragione – the world’s largest hall without supporting columns, the world’s oldest university Botanical Garden – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a historical city centre, with picturesque squares, palaces and museums.
Padua offers an extended cycling path network and multiple bike sharing options with special discounts for students.
Thanks also to its close ties with the University, Padua is a lively and dynamic city offering numerous events in the fields of art, music, theatre, cinema and sport throughout the year.
All degree programmes (except Medicine and Surgery)
Step-by-step procedure (1st and 2nd Call for applications)
Timeline
- First call for applications ( all degree programmes)
- 2 November 2020 – 2 February
- Second Call
- 2 March – 2 May ( for non – Eu ctizens residing outside italy)
- 2 March – 2 June (for Eu citizens and non – EU citizens residing in Italy
Bachelor Degree
- Economics, Finance, Business Management
- Education and Training
- Engineering
- Humanities and Literary Studies
- Language Studies and Comunication
- Law, Economic and Legal Studies
- Medicine and Surgery
- Pharmacy
- Sport Sciences
- Political Science, International Relations
- Psychology
- Science
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Veterinary Medicine and Animal Welfar
EU and EU citizenship
- Citizens of any European Union Member States
- Citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, San Marino
- Citizens with a dual nationality, one of which is Italian/European
Tuition Fees
Payment of tuition fees gives access to all services provided by the University of Padova.
Bachelor’s, Master’s, single-cycle degrees
For academic year 2020/21:
- Group A – Humanistic: €2529
- Group B – Scientific: €2622
- Group E – Primary teacher education: €2944
How and when to pay
The payment is made in three instalments.
The FIRST instalment is €188 for first-year students of any degree programme and €568 for students already enrolled in the a.y. 2019/20.
It must be paid :
- When enrolling, for new students of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes
- by 30 September 2020, for students from the second year onwards
NB: You must pay the first instalment of your fees in order to confirm your enrolment for the academic year.
The SECOND instalment must be paid by 15 February 2021.
The THIRD instalment must be paid by 15 May 2021.
- For each single course you have been admitted to you will have to pay a fee of €224,50, which includes the regional tax and stamp duty (to be paid only once even if you are attending more course units). The total fee may therefore range between €224,50 (for 1 course) up to €1024,50 (5 courses).
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